Trump Calls Strait of Hormuz 'American Territory'; Iran Says Military Doctrine Has Shifted to Offensive
President Trump said he now views 'the Strait of Hormuz as an American territory right now,' while Iranian army spokesman Brig. Gen. Mohammad Akraminia said Iran's military doctrine has shifted from defensive to offensive, citing rapid, extensive responses and preemptive operations — including the earlier strike on the US base in Jordan — as templates for future action. Iran's Foreign Ministry called Trump's territorial claim 'a recipe for an abysmal return to full-scale classic colonialism,' and a senior ally of Supreme Leader Khamenei said the rhetoric stemmed from US 'desperation,' vowing Tehran 'will not submit.' Separately, Rezaei said the strait remains closed despite US claims and reiterated that oil exports would be halted entirely if neighboring states joined Washington's sanctions campaign.
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